Position Announcement: Research Scientist - Swine, US Clinical

February 12, 2014 — Elanco

Elanco is a global research-based company that develops and delivers product and services to enhance animal health and production. We value innovation, both in scientific research and daily operations, and strive to cultivate a collaborative work environment for more than 1,000 employees worldwide. Founded in 1954, Elanco is a division of Lilly. Our worldwide headquarters and research facilities are in Greenfield, Indiana.

Responsibilities

As Elanco continues to build on our animal health success we invite you to join our newest endeavor from the very beginning. We are focused on the entire health of the animal and vaccines solutions are completely complimentary to our existing product lines. It is an exciting time to be part of the Elanco family as we focus on providing all-encompassing tools to producers as well as pet owners. This role contributes to the development of swine bacterial and viral vaccines through the establishment of collaborations with innovative companies, universities and research institutes, and the conduct of a whole range of proof of concept (POC) studies, pivotal efficacy and safety studies for new products and product line extensions (PLE) by planning, coordinating, implementing, and reporting on projects and studies in compliance with global regulatory standards and guidelines. This role will achieve the planning, coordination, implementation and reporting through authoring research plans and protocols, selecting and providing oversight of CROs and research partners, and conducting key study functions for GxP, GCP and GLP studies.

• Work effectively and flexibly within Elanco R&D and other functional teams and external collaborators to achieve overall Elanco R&D deliverables. Proactively search for (new) collaborators, technologies or product opportunities, and establish collaborations and research programs to deliver innovative technical solutions and create an innovative culture.

• Identify and select CROs and establish contract agreements, and maintain a positive business collaboration

• Design/Develop GxP, GCP and GLP studies, write protocols, and coordinate the collection and review of data output.

• Write and/or review final reports

• Coordinate, supervise and/or conduct Clinical, Development and Registration/Licensing activities as necessary

• Transfer knowledge and information from research to development, from development to registration, and from registration to launch, including the preparation of internal and/or external publications.

Basic Qualifications

• DVM or PhD (with at least 3 years experience) or MS degree (with at least 7 years experience)

• Demonstrable ability to provide and accept challenge, and create a self-starting and engaging culture with a “Play to Win” mentality, which is aligned with company objectives.

• Can work both independently and in multi-disciplinary, geographically dispersed teams.

• Can identify and utilize methods to deliver individual objectives in a high quality, timely, cost-effective manner.

• Can provide information to facilitate accurate and timely project and budget forecasts.

• Demonstrable verbal and written skills in communicating complex technical information

• Can demonstrate a good understanding of the research, development and registration of swine vaccines, with extensive knowledge of swine bacterial and viral diseases

• Has experience of seeking and identifying new collaborators, technologies or product opportunities, and/or developing successful collaborations

• Has a record of designing and putting in place research projects to evaluate novel technologies or applications of existing technologies to new uses

• Has a record in designing, running and/or monitoring veterinary clinical studies, and in authoring or reviewing study protocols and reports

• Has good understanding of GXP systems, esp. GLP and/or GCP

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Has extensive experience in designing, running and/or monitoring veterinary vaccine clinical studies, and in authoring or reviewing study protocols and reports

• Has working knowledge of GXP systems, esp. GLP and/or GCP

To Apply

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Additional Information

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.